FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Featuring the Commonwealth’s expansive waterways,
Kentucky’s new road maps will create quite a splash in the upcoming travel season.
The 2017 Official Highway Map – now available at rest areas, welcome centers, local
convention and tourism offices and all Kentucky state parks- provides more than
directions for its readers.
This year’s map highlights the wealth of recreation and relaxation opportunities
presented by “Kentucky’s Great Lakes.” Known internationally for its scenic lakeside
shorelines, Kentucky’s vast lake system offers over 360,000 acres for individuals to
play and unwind.
The 2017 highway map also celebrates the quasquibicentennial, or the 225th
anniversary, of the Commonwealth’s statehood. Founded in 1792, Kentucky boasts a
rich history with an exciting, prosperous future.
In his invitation to visit and explore all that Kentucky has to offer, Governor Matt
Bevin spoke of the 225 years of memories captured in the Commonwealth.
“Kentucky travelers have long enjoyed the endless opportunities awaiting them along
the Commonwealth’s highways and byways,” said Gov. Bevin. “As we celebrate our 225th
anniversary this year, we invite residents and visitors alike, to join the fun in
exploring all the Bluegrass State has to offer. We extend a warm Kentucky welcome to
all who seek arts, history, culture, discovery and adventure-from our western
waterlands to our eastern mountains, and all points in between. Thank you for
exploring the most beautiful state in America!”
Published annually, the highway map highlights popular travel destinations:
– Berea: Channel the inner artist at the Kentucky Artisan Center.
– Bowling Green: Experience the thrill of the corvette at the National Corvette
Museum.
– Danville: Enjoy live stage action at the Pioneer Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest
outdoor dinner theatre.
– Hodgenville: Visit the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln.
– Louisville: Hear the rumble of charging horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
– Paducah: Admire the wall-to-wall murals down by the riverside.
– Slade: Scale the soaring wonders of Natural Bridge State Park.
For individuals with an artistic flair, the map features stopovers like Covington
and Somerset where budding artists can get a “behind the scenes” look as artisans
demonstrate their craft and bring their ideas to life. For adventurists with a bent
toward hiking, bicycling or horseback riding, the map details numerous Kentucky
trail towns and pathways ready to be explored.
Other notable attractions highlighted on the highway map include The Muhammad Ali
Center in Louisville, the newly-opened Ark Encounter in Williamstown and the
numerous horse farms that solidify the beauty of the Bluegrass.
New to the map this year is a logo promoting Kentucky’s updated portal for online
traffic and roadway information: Goky.ky.gov. Having replaced the traditional 511
travel and weather phone system in November 2016, the improved, user-friendly
platform provides travelers access to reliable, up-to-date information regarding
traffic conditions, construction activity and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s
(KYTC) response to weather-related events.
KYTC also boasts its signature roadside assistance program, Safety Assistance for
Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) Patrol, in a familiar spot on this year’s map. Alongside
SAFE Patrol, Sammy the Safety Squirrel and Chip the Click-Munk, the Team Booster
duo, add a fun reminder for parents and children to observe Kentucky’s booster seat
law.
With the completion the of the LouisvilleSouthern Indiana Ohio River Bridges
Project, the Abraham Lincoln and Lewis and Clark bridges now appear on the official
highway map. Information regarding RiverLink, the tolling system for the new
bridges, is provided on the Louisville inset maps.
Accompanying the inset maps of the downtown and greater Louisville area, 13
additional inset maps detail Lexington, downtown Lexington, Bowling Green,
Owensboro, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Paducah, Elizabethtown-Radcliff, northern
Kentucky, Covington-Newport, downtown Frankfort, Richmond-Berea and Ashland.
To view or download an electronic version of Kentucky’s 2017 Official Highway Map,
county maps or city maps, visit
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For helpful trip-planning information, Kentucky residents and visitors are invited
to check out
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and are encouraged to use #KYshines when sharing snapshots of their Bluegrass
travels.
For information regarding the 225 years of Kentucky, visit
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